Louis Amestoy
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Bakersfield, CA, United States
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Should echoes from 2008 temper our enthusiasm for Greeley’s current economic success?
Real estate developer and entrepreneur Martin Lind remembers 2007 very well — painfully well — but it’s never far from his mind about what over-enthusiasm can do to the economy. “I’m a different person than... → Read More
Fire destroys part of Greeley church
The Greeley Fire Department battled a blaze at a west Greeley church that may have been started by a lightning strike, according to the fire department and eyewitnesses. The Denver Channel reported Sunday night that... → Read More
UCHealth Greeley Hospital set for Wednesday opening
After years of planning and an expense of more than $200 million, UCHealth will open its new Greeley hospital on Wednesday morning. The centerpiece of the UCHealth Greeley Campus, the new 50-bed hospital earned its... → Read More
Precedent-setting Supreme Court case could have a major impact on land use across the country
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that reversed a precedent involving land use has many civic leaders scratching their heads about what it means, but at least one group says the 5-4 ruling is a... → Read More
Photos: REO Speedwagon heats up at the Greeley Stampede
With a career spanning five decades, REO Speedwagon put on a big show on Friday night for thousands of fans at the Greeley Stampede. → Read More
Louis Amestoy: How two men gave so much for our country
There are stories that start with one idea and then quickly shift focus, and that’s what happened to me when I recently visited Linn Grove Cemetery in Greeley. The purpose of the visit was to... → Read More
Video: There’s a musical treat worth dancing to in downtown Greeley
In a breezeway between 8th Street and 9th Street a new musical feature has been installed, and it's already delighting those who take a few steps through the breezeway to experience it. → Read More
Video: On the trail of Greeley’s best doughnut
On Friday, people around the U.S. will partake in a daily ritual — eating a doughnut. However, this day is also National Doughnut and shop owners across the country are expected to have busy days. We wanted to find out which doughnut shop offered the best deep-fried dough, and we sent reporter Joe Moylan to find out. → Read More
Armed Forces Day celebrated at Greeley’s Bittersweet Park
More than 200 people came together on Saturday morning as part of an Armed Forces Day celebration at Bittersweeet Park in Greeley. Greeley Mayor Pro Tem Robb Casseday delivers a proclamation noting Armed Forces Day on May 18, 2019. Led by Ray Delgado, a former U.S. Marine, those who turned out heard the Brentwood Middle… → Read More
Snowplow drivers reach Rocky Mountain National Park Alpine Visitor Center still buried in snow
If there's one thing that can be said about the 2018-2019 winter is that it dumped a staggering amount of snow on Rocky Mountain National Park, and on Wednesday snowplow operators saw first hand how much snow fell during the winter. The National Park Service released photos this week showing a partially buried Alpine Visitor… → Read More
Greeley among the nation’s fastest growing metropolitan areas
A new report by the U.S. Census shows how the growth in Greeley and Weld County has accelerated since 2010, ranking the area among the fastest growing regions in the country. THE BIG PICTURE: Greeley ranked sixth based on percentage growth from 2010 through 2018 with a 24.3 percent increase. From 2017 through last year,… → Read More
UPDATE: No more threat to community in Sol Pais manhunt, FBI says
10:45 a.m. Wednesday — Tribune media partner Denver7 is reporting Sol Pais died by suicide as authorities closed in on her at the base of Mt. Evans. Denver7 cites multiple unnamed, but → Read More
University of Northern Colorado psychology professor offers guidance for talking with children about violence
As thousands of Colorado school children stayed home on Wednesday after a threat of violence, a University of Northern Colorado psychology professor said this was an important opportunity to talk to children about the difficult subject of violence. David Hulac said the events that unfolded Tuesday and that led to school districts deciding late to… → Read More
Feinstein stresses UNC ties to Greeley economy during his investiture ceremony speech
There was plenty of pomp and circumstance on Friday when Andy Feinstein was formally installed as the University of Northern Colorado’s 13th president, but there was a powerful underlying message to the investiture ceremony at the university’s sparkling new performance hall. The message was that UNC is what is today because of Greeley and northern… → Read More
Shrek The Musical comes to Greeley West High
It promises to be a night of laughter and fun, but also a showcase of the hard work of students at Greeley West High School. The school’s performance of “Shrek The Musical” is set to debut at 7:30 p.m. on Friday in what will be a two-weekend run of the show. On Saturday, there will… → Read More
Great grandmother’s statistics helped drive her love of Highland basketball
Joyce Case is furiously trying to keep up with the torrid pace of Highland High School’s boys’ basketball team. Pen in hand, Case is keeping her own statistics for the Huskies — both boys and girls games. In the Huskies gym, there’s not much room for Case because she’s in a wheelchair and the best… → Read More
Explosive first quarter leads Highland past Loveland Classical in D7 playoffs
Highland boys basketball coach Pete Freeman felt like he was in a win-or-go-home situation on Wednesday night, and he wanted to pull out all of the stops against visiting Loveland Classical in the Class 2A District 7 playoffs. Those stops? How about full-court man-to-man pressure? 'This was a little bit of a different game for… → Read More
Problems with VA health care persist, veterans tell Sen. Cory Gardner
For decades the Department of Veteran’s Affairs health care system has perplexed thousands, if not millions of veterans who depend on it for care, especially elderly veterans who served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. The complaints and problems associated the VA have frustrated politicians – both Republicans and Democrats – but U.S. Sen.… → Read More
Louis Amestoy: A first month of warm welcomes to Greeley and Weld County
I’ve been in Greeley about a month, and in that time I’ve met public officials who love Metallica, running, disc golf, and, of course, the Denver Broncos. I’ve learned if you want to chat with Greeley Mayor John Gates you can find him downtown at Aunt Helen’s Coffee Shop at 8th and 8th. In this… → Read More